Selene
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Every Selene since 1919 — 9,718 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Selene
Selene is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #623 in 2025 with 469 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 9,718 American babies have been named Selene. Its peak came in 2025, when 469 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Selene stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Selene year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 469 | #623 | — | — |
| 2024 | 426 | #675 | — | — |
| 2023 | 401 | #708 | — | — |
| 2022 | 425 | #692 | — | — |
| 2021 | 397 | #720 | — | — |
| 2020 | 337 | #805 | — | — |
| 2019 | 313 | #858 | — | — |
| 2018 | 327 | #832 | — | — |
| 2017 | 292 | #918 | — | — |
| 2016 | 204 | #1,212 | — | — |
| 2015 | 214 | #1,180 | — | — |
| 2014 | 194 | #1,251 | — | — |
| 2013 | 215 | #1,130 | — | — |
| 2012 | 240 | #1,052 | — | — |
| 2011 | 170 | #1,360 | — | — |
| 2010 | 179 | #1,315 | — | — |
| 2009 | 197 | #1,253 | — | — |
| 2008 | 202 | #1,249 | — | — |
| 2007 | 225 | #1,144 | — | — |
| 2006 | 264 | #987 | — | — |
| 2005 | 168 | #1,316 | — | — |
| 2004 | 186 | #1,208 | — | — |
| 2003 | 108 | #1,753 | — | — |
| 2002 | 131 | #1,466 | — | — |
| 2001 | 111 | #1,648 | — | — |
| 2000 | 117 | #1,540 | — | — |
| 1995 | 196 | #966 | — | — |
| 1990 | 166 | #1,070 | — | — |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,472 | — | — |
| 1980 | 54 | #1,974 | — | — |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,047 | — | — |
| 1970 | 49 | #1,823 | — | — |
| 1965 | 41 | #1,795 | — | — |
| 1960 | 16 | #3,187 | — | — |
| 1955 | 10 | #4,004 | — | — |
| 1950 | 13 | #3,029 | — | — |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,351 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Selene mean?
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How popular is the name Selene in 2025?
Selene ranked #623 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 469 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Selene?
9,718 babies have been named Selene in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Selene most popular?
Selene peaked in 2025, when 469 newborns received the name.
Is Selene a boy or girl name?
Selene is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Selene rising or falling?
Selene is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.